Humanitarian WASH Technical Advisor

Provide strategic and technical leadership for Mercy Corps WASH interventions in humanitarian settings.

Mercy Corps Ethiopia

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Provide strategic and technical leadership for Mercy Corps WASH interventions in humanitarian settings.

You have:

BSc degree in Hydraulic and/or Water Resources Engineering, or related field.
At least 8–10 years of experience in WASH engineering, designing and managing WASH projects including infrastructure development, including 5+ years in humanitarian or emergency contexts.
Proven experience in designing and implementing WASH programs in displacement, conflict, drought, disease outbreaks, or flooding settings.
Familiarity with USAID/BHA requirements.
Advanced knowledge of solar-powered water systems and sanitation technologies.
Proven experience in the INGO sector is an advantage.
Excellent team and interpersonal relationship skills, especially in a cross-cultural setting, are required.
Technical proficiency in AutoCAD, EPANET, or similar engineering software.
Proficiency in English (required); local languages are an asset.

Can you describe your experience designing and implementing WASH programs in humanitarian contexts?	The interviewer wants to understand your relevant experience and knowledge in WASH programs under emergency situations.	Provide specific examples of your past work in WASH projects, particularly in crisis-affected areas.
What are the critical components of monitoring and evaluating a WASH program?	This question assesses your knowledge of M&E processes in WASH projects.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure compliance with international WASH standards in your projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you faced in a previous WASH project and how you overcame it.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you incorporate community input into WASH interventions?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you employ to build partnerships with local stakeholders for WASH initiatives?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize needs in emergency WASH responses?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain a time when you had to work under pressure in a project?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.

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